Thank you for visiting Asian Diet, Nutrition, and Fitness – a place where the positive health influences of several Asian Cultures are combined to provide insights into the things we all need to live healthy, fit, and disease free lives.

The main theme here is that we are what we eat. It is no secret that our bodies require proper nutrients to function as they are designed to and if we feed these marvelous machines properly, they will serve us well.

Modern science has discovered that many of the traditions of ancient races have developed proper diets that provide all of the macro and micro-nutrients we need to have highly effective immune systems, proper function of the organs, high energy levels, proper proportions of fat to muscle, and overall health and well being. Among those ancient races, we will focus on the Asian Diet for its benefits in health, weight loss, and fitness.

Why I want to share? I was born in Indonesia and have lived in Asia all of my life. My husband is from America and we have traveled and lived all over Asia. Our combined interests in health and nutrition, especially from our different perspectives, has allowed us to have open minds to absorb the best health ideas from this region of the world which is famous for its people having long lives, low cholesterol, low body fat, and fewer cases of cancer or heart disease than many regions of the world, especially the West. The contrast between the Asian Diet and the Western diet is the key reason for this.

What you will find on this article is divided into the categories of Diet, Fitness & Exercise, and Recipes. These categories are displayed on the navigation bar just under the top header image. Above the top header image you will find the “Home” link and my bio page.

Asian Diet – Here you will find information on the health benefits of the diet such as TLC. Various foods that are common to this plan are discussed with the most important health benefits of each explained. Our research into the natural sources of all the nutrients our bodies need to be healthy and fit are included here.

Fitness & Exercise – The purpose of this category is to offer the most efficient exercise methods for attaining and maintaining a healthy body at an ideal weight. No nonsense exercise machines or “fad” routines will be included. Only well proven exercise methods that will give you the body form and energy levels that you deserve without wasting time and money on fancy equipment or gym memberships. If everyone knew how easy it was to be fit and trim, the commercial fitness experts, equipment manufacturers, and gyms would have far less revenue.

Recipes – Simple and delicious meal ideas for you to use the same way we did to get our bodies into top shape and health. My husband lost 20 kg. (44 lbs.) in 6 months by eating foods prepared with these recipes. He was never hungry and lost all of this weight without using any exercise program, only the change in his diet. This area will continue to grow as we get these recipes properly documented to publish for you.

So browse the site and be sure to provide comments and share this with your friends. We are always looking for new ideas and hope you will participate. We are also always open to any suggestions you have that will help us to make this website as useful to you as possible.

Since 2002, a small part of the United States military base at Guantanamo Bay has been used to hold prisoners; the detainment exists in a legal grey area that places the prisoners outside of the jurisdiction of the Federal court system. The executive branch maintains that prisoners at Guantanamo Bay are not granted the protections recognized by the United States Bill of rights; this is a position that is not known to be confirmed by any Supreme Court decision.

The detainees are not considered prisoners of war and are not treated as common criminals giving them an unclear legal status. While these people have been held outside of the scope of all known legal systems a pattern of systemic abuse is starting to show. A recent Army report details some of the interrogation practices used at Guantanamo Bay; the report listed a number of torturous interrogation techniques, including:

Short shackling

Short shackling is when a person has their hands bound to an eyebolt in the floor, forcing them to either squat or lie in a fetal position.

Hypothermia

The medical definition of hypothermia is a core body temperature of 95 degrees or less.

Finding #4: On numerous occasions between July 2002 and October 2004, detainees were yelled at or subjected to loud music during interrogation. This includes subjects being left alone in the interrogation booth for an indefinite period of time while loud music played and strobe lights flashed.

Finding #8: On at least two occasions between February 2002 and February 2003, two detainees were “short shackled” to the eye-bolt on the floor in the interrogation room.

Finding #14: On several occasions between November 2002 and January 2003 interrogators would adjust the air conditioner to make the subject of the first Special Interrogation Plan uncomfortable. This includes inducing a body temperature between 95 and 97 degrees twice.

Finding #15: From 23 Nov 02 to 16 Jan 03, the subject of the first Special Interrogation Plan was interrogated for 18-20 hours per day for 48 of the 54 days, with the opportunity for a minimum of four hours rest per day.

Finding #16e: On 20 Dec 02, an interrogator tied a leash to the subject of the first Special Interrogation Plan’s chains, led him around the room, and forced him to perform a series of dog tricks.

Finding #16f: On 20 Dec 02, an interrogator forced the subject of the first Special Interrogation Plan to dance with a male interrogator.

Finding #16g: On several occasions in Dec 02, the subject of the first Special Interrogation Plan was subject to strip searches. These searches, conducted by the prison guards during interrogation, were done as a control measure on direction of the interrogators.

Fourth Geneva Convention

Why does the Bush Administration ignore the Fourth Geneva Convention which deals specifically with civilians in armed conflicts?

Supporters of the detention argue that constitutional rights have never been afforded for prisoners of war or non-U.S. citizens. This line of argument ignores the U.S. ratification of international treaties that ban torture or the shipping of prisoners to countries where they will be tortured. The Bush administration argues that the Third Geneva Convention does not apply to perceived Al Quaeda or Taliban fighters. This argument ignores the Fourth Geneva Convention which deals explicitly with civilians. Critics of U.S. policy say the government has violated the Conventions in attempting to create a distinction between ‘prisoners of war’ and ‘illegal combatants’.

More information

Confirmed torture

A military investigation confirms the use of torture at Guantanamo Bay.

A protest is being organized at Pioneer Courthouse Square (pictured right) in downtown Portland, Oregon. The protest is tentatively scheduled for November fourth or fifth of 2006 for maximum awareness immediately before the midterm elections. After the protest is completed more protests around the United States will be organized for the 2008 Presidential elections.

The point of the protests are to raise awareness to the acts that are going on. The protest will bring the actions of the United States Federal government to light by having displays in highly public areas. The displays will include:

The use of an industrial bubble blowing machine to attract people from the street.

Recreating as best as possible the interrogation techniques as documented in Army Regulation 15-6: Final Report. This includes:

Finding #4: Loud music and strobe lights in a booth

Finding #8: short shackling

Finding #11a: military dog barking and showing teeth

Finding #14: climate control used to lower body temp to 95 degrees

Finding #16e: dog leash used to lead person around room and forced to perform dog tricks

Finding #16g: strip searching used as punishment

Enlarged photographs of the known prisoner abuse.

Signs calling for Congress to take control of the executive branch of the United States Federal Government and give all prisoners at Guantanamo Bay the benefit of full legal proceedings.

Signs calling for the end of extraordinary rendition as well as take all steps necessary to stop the other uses of torture.

Have people on hand to explain what has happened to those who are skeptical.

Pre addressed letters to Congressional Representatives for the local areas that people simply have to write their name on, stamp, and mail.

The protest is designed to give people on the street a feel for what it is like to undergo the interrogation techniques that our military is using. It will also provide a solution to the problem that it is bringing light to; the facts are that as Americans we do not need the government to perform these actions. We must not condone these actions and must speak out against them. The rest of the world should hear that not all Americans want our government to behave in this way.

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Budget

This is the best estimate for the protest budget with the information available. The safety margin listed is for liability incurred as a requirement for the use of the land and to secure additional emergency resources on protest day. All remaining funds will be used according to the organizational plan.